Amlodipine vs Cyclosporine

## Amlodipine vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amlodipine** and **Cyclosporine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Amlodipine — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.